Border Lodge

Border Lodge is a fine period family house situated in the much sought-after area of Brue Valley close to the town of Bruton. Set in the heart of the Somerset countryside, this delightful family home is surrounded by its own land and comes with sensational views of King Alfred's Tower. It is on the market for the first time in nearly 80 years and, with 2800sq. ft. of living space, offers a rare opportunity to enhance and extend a charming early Victorian property and realise its full potential.



The house is accessed via timber gates and a wide front door that opens beneath a fine period porch. The three main reception rooms are all spacious and feature original Victorian fireplaces and windows framed with their original working shutters. The kitchen has magnificent, original flagstone flooring. Completing the ground floor is a separate study/office, cloakroom, utility room and larder. There is direct access to a single storey garage that could be converted (with the necessary consents) into a two-storey extension offering significant additional accommodation. A rear porch opens onto the garden. Upstairs, four good sized double bedrooms are complemented with three bathrooms and feature attractive period fireplaces that lend the rooms real character.



Outside

The house is surrounded by attractive gardens. To the rear there is a stone path bordered by mature fruit trees, which leads through to an enclosed paddock (with access from the road) measuring approximately ½ an acre. Along with some elegant hedging, a productive vegetable garden and arbour there is a useful shed to store tools and machinery. The property faces south with west facing lawns. Numerous trees enrich the landscape including a fine oak, weeping pear and a copper beech. The views of the Somerset countryside are stunning and reach to King Alfred’s Tower to the South.



Land

The property comes with two separate fields of approximately 2.6 acres and 1.73 acres respectively and a paddock of approximately 0.5 of an acre. There is also a small agricultural barn.



Situation

Border Lodge sits on the edge of Border, a small hamlet just outside Brewham in the heart of rural Somerset. Brewham is approximately 3 miles from Bruton with its bustling high street, home to a florist, a pharmacy, a variety of independent shops, the renowned restaurant “At the Chapel” and the world-famous art gallery “Hauser and Wirth”. The pretty town of Castle Cary is a few miles to the west, which also offers several independent shops, pubs and a bookstore. Border Lodge is approximately 20 minutes from Frome, one of Somerset’s most fashionable market towns offering a comprehensive choice of supermarkets, retail outlets and farmers/independent markets.



Travel connections are good with easy access to the A303 that links London to the West Country. Rail links are excellent with trains from Bruton to Waterloo and Castle Cary to Paddingtonwith travelling time less than two hours.



Schools

Excellent local schools in the area include King’s School Bruton and Bruton School for Girls, and the state day/boarding school - Sexey's, which has received the highest performing 6th form award in Somerset. Bruton and Upton Noble have their own primary schools and, in close proximity, are Millfield, Hazlegrove and All Hallows prep schools.



Services

Oil central heating, mains, electricity, and private drainage



Tenure

Freehold with no onward chain.



Directions

From the centre of Bruton, take the A359 (Quaperlake street) turn right onto Brewham Road. Continue for 3.4 miles and Border Lodge is on the left-hand side before the crossroads with Strap Lane.



Every care has been taken with the preparation of these details, in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain professional confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quoted are approximate. Photographs are provided for general information and cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. The fixtures, fittings & appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. No guarantee can be given with regard to planning permissions or fitness for purpose. Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.



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